iIf the airflow is set when in automatic mode,
automatic control is deactivated. The indica-
tor lamp in the Ãbutton then goes out.
The air distribution continues to be adjusted
automatically, however.
Rear-compartment air-conditioning
system
Vehicles with air-conditioning system
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
The air conditioning settings for temperature,
airflow and, for rear-compartment air condi-
tioning, also the setting for air distribution are
also applied to the rear-compartment climate
control.
Vehicles with dual-zone automatic cli-
mate control
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XTo increase or decrease: press the/
button on the control panel of the automatic
climate control.
The indicator lamp in the /button flashes.
The control panel display shows the second
menu level for the temperature and airflow
setting of the rear compartment air condi-
tioning.
XPress the KorI button.
The control panel display shows the rear-
compartment airflow control setting as a bar
display.
If you do not make any more settings for
approximately ten seconds, the control panel
display shows menu level 1 again for the auto-
matic climate control settings. The indicator
lamp in the /button remains lit.
Activating/deactivating the synchro-
nization function
General notes
Dual-zone automatic climate control can be set
centrally using the synchronization function.
The temperature setting for the driver's side is
then adopted for the front-passenger side and,
on vehicles with rear-compartment air condi-
tioning, the rear compartment too.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XPress the 0button.
If the indicator lamp in the 0button lights
up, the function is switched on. The display
then shows the temperature set on the driv-
er's side for the front-passenger side.
The synchronization function switches off if
the temperature setting for the front-
passenger side or for the rear compartment is
altered. The indicator lamp on the 0but-
ton then goes out.
Defrosting the windshield
General notes
You can use the following settings to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the wind-
shield and the front side windows.
Only use the following settings until the wind-
shield is clear.
Air-conditioning system
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XTurn temperature control :and airflow con-
trol Aclockwise to the zsetting
(
Ypage 111).
XSelect the ¯air distribution setting
(Ypage 116).
Only the indicator lamp in the ¯button
lights up. The indicator lamps on the Pand
O buttons are off.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XTo activate/deactivate the windshield
defrosting function: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button comes
on when the windshield defrosting function is switched on. Temperature, airflow and air dis-
tribution are automatically set to the optimum
defrosting effect. Air-recirculation mode is
deactivated.
When you activate automatic mode, the wind-
shield defrosting function is automatically
deactivated.
When you deactivate the windshield defrosting
function, the previous automatic climate control
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Climate control
settings are reactivated with the exception of
air-recirculation mode. Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside
Air-conditioning system
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
XSwitch on the rear window defroster if nec-
essary (Ypage 118).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 118).
XTurn temperature control :clockwise to a
higher temperature and air flow control Ato
a blower speed between 3and 6
(
Ypage 111).
XIf possible, only select the ¯setting of the
air distribution (Ypage 116).
Only the indicator lamp in the ¯button
lights up.
XSwitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function (Ypage 114).
XIf the windows still fog up, set the climate
control functions as described for defrosting
of the windshield (
Ypage 117).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
You should only select this setting until the win- dows are clear again.
XSwitch on the rear window defroster if nec-
essary (Ypage 118).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 118).
XSwitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function (Ypage 114).
XSwitch on automatic mode (Ypage 115).
XIf the windows continue to fog up, switch on
the windshield defrosting function
(
Ypage 117).
Windows fogged up on the outside
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers
(Ypage 106).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XIn warm and damp weather, do not allow cold
air to flow onto the windows. Close the side
air vents if required (
Ypage 120).
Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
General notes
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch off the rear
window defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress the ¤button on the control panel.
If the indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up, the rear window defroster is switched on.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a few minutes.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be activated.
The vehicle starter battery is not sufficiently
charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps, interior lighting
or seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the
rear window defroster can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
Important safety notes
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from out-
side. The air inside the vehicle is then circulated.
When you switch on air-recirculation mode, the side windows and windows could fog up more
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